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*[http://www.americanlastnames.us/last-names/Mauritian/index.html '''Mauritian last names in alphabetical order'''] | *[http://www.americanlastnames.us/last-names/Mauritian/index.html '''Mauritian last names in alphabetical order'''] | ||
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==Given Names== | ==Given Names== | ||
*Mauritian names vary based on the religion and cultural heritage of the family. | *Mauritian names vary based on the religion and cultural heritage of the family. | ||
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*Muslims are typically given names chosen by their parents or grandparents. A naming ceremony will be held shortly after the birth. | *Muslims are typically given names chosen by their parents or grandparents. A naming ceremony will be held shortly after the birth. | ||
*Names may be selected based on holy scriptures from one’s religious affiliation. | *Names may be selected based on holy scriptures from one’s religious affiliation. | ||
*Some names, such as ‘Marie’ or ‘Jean’, are quite common in Mauritius. Thus, people may be called by their middle names to avoid confusion.< | *Some names, such as ‘Marie’ or ‘Jean’, are quite common in Mauritius. Thus, people may be called by their middle names to avoid confusion.<ref>"Mauritius Culture: Naming", in Cultural Atlas, https://culturalatlas.sbs.com.au/mauritian-culture/mauritian-culture-naming#mauritian-culture-naming, accessed 16 March 2021.</ref> | ||
==For Further Reading== | ==For Further Reading== | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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